Press Releases
Today, with a large majority of New Dem Members’ support, the House passed Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act introduced by New Dem Rep. Krysten Sinema (AZ-09) and cosponsored by New Dem Reps. John Delaney (MD-06), Scott Peters (CA-52), Jared Polis (CO-02), and Brad Schneider (IL-10).
Today New Democrats voted against the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. The REINS Act undermines the power of agencies set up to enforce governmental regulations by requiring Congressional approval of all major rules. Instead of improving America’s regulatory environment, the bill will paralyze executive branch rule-making leading to inefficiency in government.
Today the New Democrat Coalition announced its expanded leadership team and the specific roles of the four Vice-Chairs. Collectively, the four Vice-Chairs will facilitate Coalition communications, policy work, member services, and outreach. This structure harnesses the unique talent each Member brings to the Coalition and will further the execution of the Coalition’s vision.
Today the New Democrat Coalition was proud to elect a new leadership team for the 115th Congress. The Coalition voted in support of electing Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) to succeed Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) as Chair and elected Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jared Polis (CO-02), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) to serve as Vice-Chairs. Rep.
54 strong, New Dems will make up more than one fourth of the House Democratic Caucus in the 115th Congress and will play a pivotal role in forging a bipartisan consensus
Washington, DC – Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5719, the Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act (EESO).
Washington, DC – Yesterday Co-Chairs Jared Polis (CO-02), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) of the New Democrat Coalition 21st Century Education, Immigration, and Workforce Task Force sent a letter to leadership of the Committee on
Washington, DC – Today, the New Democrat Coalition released Higher Education Priorities detailing how we can ensure Americans have access to one of the most powerful tools for upward mobility. The priorities represent a set of policy ideas that can bring quality education and training programs to more Americans by making higher education more accessible and innovative.
Washington, DC – Today, the New Democrat Coalition released an update of the American Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future.